What you need to know: * The Panthers closed out conference play with a 4-3 defeat of Louisiana Friday afternoon.* Junior Giles Hussey clinched the match, his first of the season.* GSU will close out home play Sunday morning against UNCW, and will recognize its two seniors prior to first serve.

ATLANTA- The Georgia State men’s tennis team closed out SBC play with a 4-3 victory over Louisiana Friday afternoon. Junior Giles Hussey clinched the match, his first of the season

With the win, the Panthers improved to 11-9 (2-1 SBC) while the Ragin’ Cajuns fell to 12-9 (1-1 SBC).

The Panthers came out strong in singles play, quickly going up 2-0 after Andrukhou earned a 6-0, 6-2 victory at the No. 1 position. Louisiana cut the lead to 2-1 on court 5 as Showers fell 6-1, 6-4. GSU bounced back quickly, with MacFarlane earning a 6-2, 6-3 win and Hussey clinching the match 6-3, 6-3 at the No. 3 position.

After the clinch Georgia State played through, with Quentin Coulaud falling at the No. 3 position 7-5, 7-5 and Acuna falling 7-5, 6-2 to Elio Lago.

The Panthers will return to the court Sunday, hosting UNCW for the home finale. Senior day activities will begin prior to the match, with Acuna and Andrukhou being recognized.

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